Europe Stories

Healthy Soil, Food & People: Nurturing Biodiversity and Community in the Cotswolds

In the northeast corner of England’s Cotswolds, Henry Astor’s family have lived on, farmed and managed over 1,000 acres for three generations. I wanted to...

Candice Gaukel Andrews

Iceland: A “Future Food” Protein Provider

Although you may never have heard of it, spirulina is among the world’s most popular alternative-protein foods. This nutrient-filled and antioxidant-rich...

Lavanya Sunkara

Travel With a Climate Scientist: Venture to Remote Greenland, Meet Polar Bears and Explore the Amazon

Extreme weather phenomena such as heat waves, intense wildfires and mega-storms are among the most widely reported and easily identifiable climate...

Ruksana Hussain

10 Nature Trips to Celebrate Spring

Spring forward from so-called winter woes into a season full of possibilities! From wildflowers to wildlife, this time of year offers travelers great weather,...

Michelle Peters

From Whales to Waterfalls: 14 Must-Take Photos of Iceland

If you're a passionate nature photographer, visions of Iceland likely dance in your head. With its geological wonders and rugged beauty, this small island...

Natural Habitat Adventures

Guiding on Portugal’s River of Wine: A First-Time Nat Hab Expedition Leader’s Story

Our Nat Hab Expedition Leaders truly do it all. They’re experts at logistics, skilled at navigating group dynamics, and well-versed in the nature, wildlife,...

Samantha Miller

Visit the Avian Serengeti in the Heart of the Cotswolds: Slimbridge Wetland Center

The Cotswolds stands as one of the world's most pristine nature enclaves, providing for both people and wildlife for generations. In 1966, the Cotswolds...

Cathy Brown

7 Romantic Getaways for Nature Lovers

A romantic getaway is just what a relationship needs sometimes, whether for a honeymoon, to celebrate an anniversary or just to reconnect with your special...

Cathy Brown

9 Epic Mountain Destinations to Explore

At Nat Hab, it’s safe to say we’re enamored with mountains, which is why we’re thrilled to celebrate International Mountain Day each December! Mountains host...

Megan Brief

Iceland Full Circle: A Photo Pro Expedition

My mirrorless camera and wildlife lens are essential travel companions whether I’m hiking local trails, or exploring globally. I’ve always found that my...

Natural Habitat Adventures

A Scottish Sojourn: Venture to Scotland’s Wild Highlands and Islands

While Scotland has long been known for its culture-rich cities and castle-crowned crags, it is also one of Europe's last great wildernesses. At almost every...

Cathy Brown

Celtic Animism: How Mythology Can Make You a More Attentive Traveler

When traveling, it’s easy to see new landscapes and animals, perhaps check them off a bucket list, snap a photo, then move on. But you’ll walk away with a...

Laura Kiniry

Iceland’s Magical Creatures

While traveling along Iceland’s South Coast, our group came upon a rocky outcrop on the side of the road. “Over there is where the elves live,” said our guide...

Wendy Redal

The Wild Upper Douro: An International Treasure

Portugal’s Douro Valley is best known as a cradle of European winemaking. For more than 2,000 years grapes have been planted in terraced vineyards along the...

Natural Habitat Adventures

The Sounds of Greenland

When I first considered my trip to Greenland, I enthusiastically anticipated the breathtaking scenery of fjords and icebergs bobbing among crystal clear...

Megan Brief

Rewilding the UK: Recovering Lost Species and Regenerating Large Landscapes

After the Norman Conquest, William the Conqueror imposed ‘Forest Law’ on the Anglo-Saxons to defend the king’s sovereign rights to all wild animals. The...

Natural Habitat Adventures

Murren, Switzerland: A Living Postcard

By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage Murren, Switzerland, is one of the hidden gems on our Wild Switzerland expedition. This tiny hamlet is tucked high...

Natural Habitat Adventures

A Day in Zermatt, Switzerland

By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage During our Wild Switzerland expedition, we spend two nights in the mountain village of Zermatt, Switzerland. The...

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